AWARD YEAR
2023
CATEGORY
Play & Learning
GOALS
Quality Education, Decent Work & Economic Growth
KEYWORDS
educational design, 21st century skills, education program
COUNTRY
United States of America
DESIGNED BY
IBM?
WEBSITE
https://skillsbuild.org/about
SkillsBuild
Helping students to prepare for the changing world of work.
How does it work?
IBM SkillsBuild offers free learning, support, and resources to foster STEM and new collar skills from secondary education (students aged 13-18) to entry-level employment. IBM SkillsBuild has been committed to closing the gap for students, job seekers, and the organizations that support them through our programs and platforms for decades.
IBM SkillsBuild brings together two world-class platforms under one brand to help students, job seekers, and organizations opt into the learning experience that’s right for them.
Why is it needed?
The pace of digital acceleration and the demand for core technical and professional skills continues to intensify.
Learners at all stages of the employment continuum need access to the skills that will allow them to compete in an ever-evolving economy.
How does it improve life?
The goal is to help every person, no matter their circumstances, prepare for a career they’ll love.
SkillsBuild learning and programming is designed by educators and experts in emerging fields. It’s available in a multitude of languages. And it's all completely free.